Using lifelong skills and talents to provide customized product to local and international clients. Managing a full industrial sewing studio to innovate customized apparel and home interior product to the needs and specifications of the customer.
Apparel Construction Engineer
Nike, Inc
Beaverton
10.2003 - 04.2020
Created innovation apparel samples for designer critique and development
Worked closely with Team Sports to create customized athlete product to meet technical needs of the performing athlete
Launched multiple patented concepts to promote athlete safety and success across multiple athletic categories
Office Manager
Tilikum Conference Center & Camping Ministry
Newberg
01.1996 - 04.2003
While beginning as personal assistant to the Executive Director, the position transitioned into Office Manager
Managed scheduling for the summer camping program
Maintained the schedule for the executive director and key office staff.
Managed donor gifts and pledges, including data entry and reconciliation
Filled in as conference center host and weekend cook, as occasionally needed
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, OR
Some College (No Degree) - English Literature And PhotoJournalism
Judson Baptist College
Portland, OR
Skills
Customized product development
Apparel construction
Problem solving
Effective communication
Adaptability to change
Critical thinking
Financial management
Customer relations
Attention to detail
Organizational development
Staffing oversight
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Apparel Construction Engineer
Nike, Inc
10.2003 - 04.2020
Office Manager
Tilikum Conference Center & Camping Ministry
01.1996 - 04.2003
Business Owner
Coast Range Studio
01.1990 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Psychology
Portland State University
Some College (No Degree) - English Literature And PhotoJournalism